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The Renaissance and Reformation

The Renaissance and Reformation. Witness History Audio: A Monk Rebels.

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The Renaissance and Reformation

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  1. The Renaissance and Reformation Witness History Audio: A Monk Rebels During a time of widespread poverty and violence, popes were living lavishly. One of the schemes used to support the activities of the church was the sale of indulgences for sins. Christian humanists in northern Europe protested such practices. CHURCH ABUSES -popes lived lavishly…sold indulgences (Lesson the time the soul must spend in purgatory) Background to the Reformation Section 3: Then Protestant Reformation 1 of 5

  2. The Renaissance and Reformation Martin Luther: Catalyst of Change Martin Luther, a German monk, led a revolt against the Catholic Church. He drew up 95 theses against indulgences. Copies began appearing throughout Europe. Luther also translated the bible into German so ordinary people could study it. 95 THESES -Wittenburg priest Tetzel offered indulgences to pay for a new Cathedral…claimed they would assure entry into heaven -Luther’s arguments against the sale of indulgences…no basis in the Bible, pop had no authority to release souls from purgatory, and Christians could be saved only through faith IGNITING A FIRESTORM -Church called on Luther to recant…he did not rather he called on Christians to reject the authority of Rome…Pope Leo X excommunicated Luther, Section 3: Then Protestant Reformation 2 of 5

  3. Luther’s Teachings Banned indulgences, confessions Ideas Spread Printing press allowed Luther’s ideas to spread throughout Europe Many clergy saw the reforms as an answer to church corruption

  4. Peace of Augsburg After a series of wars, Charles V (HRE) and the princes reached a settlement Each German prince could chose the religion (Catholic or Lutheran) in their states

  5. The Renaissance and Reformation The Reformation in Switzerland Two reformers also were active in Switzerland—Ulrich Zwingli and John Calvin. Calvin wrote a book that described his religious beliefs and that advised people how to start a Protestant church. Calvin divided the world into saints and sinners and believed that God had already determined who would gain salvation. Section 3: Then Protestant Reformation QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency 3 of 5

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  7. The Renaissance and Reformation: Section 3 Progress Monitoring Transparency 5 of 5

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